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How to Determine Heat Pump Efficiency

March 15, 2024

If you are in the market for a new heat pump, efficiency is probably a key factor in your search. The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has a universal ranking system for heating and cooling units that serves to help. 

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Transitioning Your Heat Pump

February 28, 2024

One reason Massachusetts homeowners love heat pumps is they function as an all-in-one unit. Instead of purchasing and maintaining a separate furnace and air conditioning system, you can simply transition your heat pump from the heat setting to the cooling setting and vice versa as seasons warrant.

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How to Spot a Cracked Heat Exchanger

February 15, 2024

At Obie Comfort Solutions, we take the safety of our customers in Massachusetts seriously. That’s why we want you to know how to spot a cracked heat exchanger.

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How Does My Gas Furnace Work?

January 31, 2024

On a frosty winter’s day here in Massachusetts, your gas furnace is hard at work, keeping your Framingham home warm and cozy. Feeling grateful? You’re not alone—it’s one of the most popular forms of heating, as American as apple pie. In 1919, New Jersey inventor Alice H. Parker filed a patent for the first gas-fueled furnace.…

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4 Important Heat Pump Maintenance Tips

January 17, 2024

Obie Comfort Solutions understands how important it is for your heat pump to operate at its greatest capacity. You depend on your system for comfort, and it’s our mission to help you achieve this.

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How to Reduce Dust in Your Home

December 20, 2023

At Obie Comfort Solutions, we know how important clean indoor air quality is for your home. Our team specializes in offering whole-house solutions to keep you and your loved ones healthy, comfortable, and safe throughout the year.

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What Maintenance Is Needed for a Ductless System?

December 13, 2023

A ductless heating and cooling system, or a mini split, is a splendid choice for your Framingham home and a worthwhile investment.

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Why Is My Heat Pump Freezing Up? Heat Pump that is frozen and covered in ice.

Why Is My Heat Pump Freezing Up?

November 27, 2023

Our team at Obie Comfort Solutions regularly gets calls about frozen heat pumps. Though common, a heat pump freeze-up usually means your system’s components are not working correctly. Sometimes you can fix it yourself. But oftentimes, you will need to call a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) professional, like us, as the problem may require a part replacement or complex repair.

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Why Is the Furnace Pilot Light Going Out?

November 13, 2023

If you ever hear your gas furnace turn on but cannot feel any warm air blowing from the vents inside your Massachusetts home, chances are the pilot light went out.

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How Does My Gas Furnace Work?

October 30, 2023

Our team at Obie Comfort Solutions could help you save big bucks on your monthly utility bill by performing a furnace replacement. And while we’re on the topic, we can help with your other HVAC needs: air conditioning, heat pumps, indoor air quality (IAQ), and more. All you need to do is call.

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